The Chemical Weapons Convention
A GUIDE FOR AUSTRALIAN INDUSTRY
PRODUCING, USING OR TRADING CHEMICALS
Introduction to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
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Australia’s National Authority
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Chemicals Relevant to the CWC
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How the CWC Affects Industry, Research and Medicine
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Australian Legislation
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Facility Permits and Notifications
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Facility Inspections
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International Trade in CWC-Scheduled Chemicals
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Security Measures
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Non-Compliance
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Resources
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Glossary
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Chemical Counter-Terrorism Measures
inside back cover
Annexes
Annex 1: CWC Schedules of Chemicals
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Annex 2: Other Chemicals Requiring Export Permissions
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Annex 3: Summary of Obligations
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CONTACT US
Postal address:
Director General
Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
R G Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
BARTON ACT 0221
Phone:
+61 2 6261 1920
Fax:
+61 2 6261 1908
Email:
chemical.asno@dfat.gov.au
Web address:
www.dfat.gov.au/cwco
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INTRODUCTION TO THE CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION
The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) is the common name for the Convention on
the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical
Weapons and on their Destruction. The CWC is an international treaty that seeks to
eliminate chemical weapons in a verifiable manner, and to prevent their re-emergence.
The Convention requires that all existing stockpiles of chemical weapons be destroyed.
It also requires that certain industrial and research activities are subject to verification
measures to provide assurance to the international community that chemicals are not
being diverted for chemical weapons purposes. The CWC primarily addresses national
weapons programs, and indirectly, the threat of chemical terrorism.
The CWC was opened for signature on 13 January 1993. Australia signed the Convention
in January 1993 and was among the first countries to ratify it, in May 1994. The
Convention entered into force on 29 April 1997, and is implemented at the international
level by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), based in The
Hague, the Netherlands.
To demonstrate compliance with the CWC, each Member Country must:
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destroy any chemical weapons in its possession within specific timeframes set by
the Convention;
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declare information on certain chemical activities to the OPCW; and
allow the OPCW to inspect relevant chemical facilities.
Each CWC Member Country has the right, subject to the provisions of the CWC, to
develop, produce, otherwise acquire, retain, transfer and use toxic chemicals and
their precursors for purposes not prohibited under the Convention (e.g., for industrial
agricultural, research, medical, pharmaceutical or any other peaceful purposes).
AUSTRALIA’S NATIONAL AUTHORITY
To ensure the CWC is implemented effectively, all Member Countries are required to
designate a National Authority as a focal point for liaison with the OPCW and with the
National Authorities of other Member Countries.
The Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office (ASNO), within the Department of
Foreign Affairs and Trade, is the National Authority for Australia. ASNO helps ensure that
Australia meets its international obligations under the CWC, while protecting commercial
and national interests. Its responsibilities include:
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administering related legislation;
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facilitating OPCW inspections;
collecting data on relevant chemical activities from domestic stakeholders, and
‘declaring’ this information to the OPCW;
providing technical advice to inform Government policy; and
promoting best practice in the implementation of the Convention both regionally
and internationally.
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CHEMICALS RELEVANT TO THE CWC
Chemical weapons rely on the toxic properties of chemical substances to cause harm and
death. Based on their mode of action, chemical warfare agents can be categorised into
four classes: choking, blister, blood and nerve agents. For more information, refer to the
OPCW website (http://www.opcw.org).
CWC-Scheduled Chemicals
Under the CWC, certain toxic chemicals (including chemical warfare agents) and key
precursors are grouped into three Schedules according to the scale on which they are
used for peaceful purposes, and the verification measures applied. Toxic chemicals are
listed in Part A of each Schedule, and precursors in Part B.
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Schedule 1 chemicals are the most toxic of the CWC-Scheduled chemicals. They
consist primarily of chemical warfare agents, including the nerve agents - sarin,
soman, tabun and VX - as well as and blister agents such as sulphur mustard.
Under the Convention, these may be produced or used only for research,
medical, pharmaceutical or protective purposes. Legitimate use of these
chemicals in Australia is very limited.
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Schedule 2 includes toxic chemicals (2A) and precursors (2B) to Schedule 1
chemicals. These have no large-scale industrial application, but may have
legitimate small-scale uses. Examples include dimethyl methylphosphonate, a
nerve agent precursor also used as a flame retardant, and thiodiglycol, a sulphur
mustard precursor widely used as a solvent in inks.
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Schedule 3 also includes toxic chemicals (3A) and precursors (3B) to
Schedule 1 chemicals. Two of the former – phosgene and chloropicrin - were
used as chemical weapons in World War I. This group of chemicals has
legitimate large-scale industrial uses - for example, phosgene is now used in the
manufacture of plastics, and chloropicrin as a fumigant.
To identify CWC-Scheduled chemicals, refer to the lists in Annex 1 and on ASNO’s
website. The OPCW Scheduled Chemicals Database (https://apps.opcw.org/CAS/
chemicals.aspx) provides a comprehensive resource.
Discrete Organic Chemicals
Discrete Organic Chemicals (DOCs) are unscheduled chemicals, defined as compounds of
carbon, except for its oxides, sulphides and metal carbonates, identifiable by chemical
name, by structural formula (if known), and by Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) registry
number, if assigned. Examples include alcohols, aldehydes (e.g., formaldehyde), ethers,
amines, ethylene oxide, urea, fertilisers (e.g., glyphosate salts) and pesticides. DOCs
containing one of more of the elements phosphorus, sulphur or fluorine are referred to as
PSF-DOCs.
Facilities producing DOCs must be declared to the OPCW as they may have chemical
production or processing equipment capable of manufacturing chemical warfare agents.
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HOW THE CWC AFFECTS INDUSTRY, RESEARCH AND MEDICINE
As noted above, many CWC-Scheduled chemicals have legitimate applications in
industry, research and medicine. Moreover, the types of chemical processes involved in
producing chemical warfare agents are commonly used in the commercial production of
chemicals.
The CWC permits the peaceful use of Scheduled chemicals, but subjects facilities that
produce or use them to verification measures to ensure that neither facilities nor
chemicals are used for purposes prohibited by the Convention. Indeed, commercial
chemical facilities have been used in past offensive chemical weapons programs by
various countries around the world.
The Convention provides for a dual approach to verification. Member Countries must:
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make annual declarations to the OPCW on relevant chemical activities and
respective facilities; and
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allow routine on-site inspections of declared facilities by the OPCW to ensure
activities are consistent with declared information, and the facilities are not
being used for purposes prohibited by the Convention.
Australia declares information on the production, use, import and export of CWCScheduled chemicals, as well as the production of large quantities of unscheduled DOCs
(see Table 1). Accordingly, facility operators are required to make annual or twice-yearly
activity reports to ASNO (see pages 6-7), and importers/exporters to report their
international trade in CWC-Scheduled chemicals (see page 9). This information is
incorporated into Australia’s declarations to the OPCW. Facilities may also be subject to
OPCW inspections (see page 8). Information obtained from industry, and activities
observed during inspections, are protected by national and international confidentiality
requirements.
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TABLE 1: Summary of declarable activities
Chemical
Declarable activities
Applications
Schedule 1
 Small-scale production1
 Small-scale consumption1
 Acquisition, retention and/or
 Medical and diagnostic uses
 Defence research purposes
High risk chemicals with
limited use. Includes
chemical weapon (CW)
agents.
Schedule 2
Medium risk chemicals
with some industrial use.
Includes key CW
precursors.
(eg testing protective clothing)
domestic transfers
 Import
 Export
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Industrial-scale production1
Industrial-scale
consumption1
Industrial-scale processing1
Import
 Textiles and polyurethane foam
(flame retardants)
 Agriculture
(pesticides, herbicides)
 Photography (dyes)
 Pharmaceuticals
Export
(anticholinergics, tranquilisers)
 Antifreeze additives
Schedule 3
Lower risk chemicals
with wide industrial use.
Includes CW agents used
in World War I and key
CW precursors.
 Industrial-scale production1
 Import
 Export
 Cosmetics (surfactants, buffers)
 Pharmaceuticals (active
ingredients, surfactants)
 Agriculture (pesticides)
 Mining (natural gas treatment,
ore-extraction processes)
 Automotive products
 Cement additives
Other chemical
production of Discrete
Organic Chemicals
(DOCs), including those
containing phosphorus,
sulphur and fluorine
(PSF-DOCs)
1Refer
Industrial-scale production1
 Agricultural (pesticides,
herbicides, fertilisers)
 Cosmetics (surfactants, buffers)
 Inks and dyes
 Plastics (synthesis of monomers
for polymerisation)
to glossary for definitions.
AUSTRALIAN LEGISLATION
Australia implements its CWC obligations through the following legislation and associated
regulations. These are available through the Attorney-General’s Department ComLaw
website (www.comlaw.gov.au).
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The Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act 1994;
The Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Regulations 1997;
The Customs Act 1901;
The Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (5J); and
The Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958 (13E).
These laws enable the Australian Government to enforce the ban on chemical weapons,
obtain information from relevant facilities on activities declarable under the CWC, and
regulate imports and exports of CWC-Scheduled chemicals. They also allow for OPCW
inspections of declared chemical facilities.
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FACILITY PERMITS AND NOTIFICATIONS
Under the Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act 1994, Australia operates a system of
facility permits and notifications for chemicals and activities subject to CWC
verification provisions.
Permits
There are several types of facility permit, depending on the Scheduled chemical and type
of activity. As outlined in Table 2, a facility requires a permit if it:
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produces any amount of a Schedule 1 chemical, or acquires, retains, uses or
transfers above 100 grams per annum of a Schedule 1 chemical;1
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produces, processes or consumes a Schedule 2 chemical above the annual
threshold (1 tonne for Schedule 2B chemicals); or
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produces more than 30 tonnes per annum of a Schedule 3 chemical.
Applications for facility permits must
be made to ASNO at least 21 days
before activities commence. Permit
application forms can be downloaded
from ASNO’s website, or accessed
through the secure online portal.
Required information includes facility
identification and location (GPS
coordinates); number of relevant
plants; and CWC-relevant activities,
including quantities of chemical
production, processing and
consumption.
Permits are granted for periods up to
one year, but may be renewed on an
annual basis for a further four years,
provided all permit conditions are met.
To renew a permit beyond five years, permit holders must submit a new application when
prompted by ASNO.
Annual reporting requirements. Each year, Australia is required to declare relevant
activities undertaken during the preceding calendar year (‘past activities’) and activities it
expects to undertake the following year (‘anticipated activities’). Accordingly, permit
holders must report to ASNO twice yearly. Data on activities during the preceding
calendar year are due by 28 February, while estimates for the following year are due in
September (Schedule 1) and October (Schedules 2 and 3).
Schedule 2 facilities falling below the 1 tonne annual threshold do not require a permit,
but operators must report annually on their ‘past’ activities over the preceding year.
To help facilities meet their reporting requirements, ASNO sends reminders ahead of the
due date.
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Where the Schedule 1 chemical is used for research, medical or pharmaceutical purposes.
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Notifications
Facilities producing unscheduled DOCs do not require a facility permit. However,
operators of these facilities are required to make an annual notification if they produce
more than 200 tonnes (in total) of DOCs, or more than 30 tonnes of any one PSF-DOC, in
any calendar year. Notifications regarding activities during the previous calendar year
must be made by the end of February. Required information includes facility
identification and location (GPS coordinates); DOCs produced, including production
quantities; other chemicals produced; and other activities undertaken at the site.
Notification forms are available on ASNO’s website or via the secure online portal.
The following types of DOC facility are exempt from declaration and notification
requirements:
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facilities that produce polymers with no single structural formula (note, however,
that monomer production is declarable);
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facilities that exclusively produce hydrocarbons;
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plant sites that exclusively produce explosives; and
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breweries, distilleries and wineries.
TABLE 2:
Regulatory scheme for production and use of CWC-Scheduled chemicals
and DOCs (see Annex 3 for a summary of industry obligations).
Chemical
Schedule 11
Activity
Threshold
Production
zero
Acquisition
Retention
Use
Transfer
Reporting
Regulatory
requirement
Frequency
Timing
Facility permit
Twice yearly
February
September
Twice yearly
February
October
Annual
February
Twice yearly
February
October
100 grams
Production
Consumption
Processing
1 tonne
Facility permit
Less than
1 tonne
N/A
Schedule 3
Production
30 tonnes
Facility permit
DOC-PSF
Production
30 tonnes
Notification
Annual
February
DOC
Production
200 tonnes
Notification
Annual
February
Schedule 2B2
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Where the Schedule 1 chemical is to be used for research, medical or pharmaceutical purposes.
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Schedule 2A chemicals have different requirements but are not produced or used commercially in
Australia.
There are no direct costs to industry for the issue of permits or other regulatory activities
undertaken by ASNO. The associated administrative burden on industry is low, permits are
issued quickly and ASNO constantly strives to streamline the system.
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FACILITY INSPECTIONS
The Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act 1994 provides for facility inspections by officials
from ASNO and from the OPCW. OPCW inspections seek to verify that on-site activities
are consistent with the information in Australia’s declaration, and that the facility is not
engaging in activities prohibited by the Convention. Normal plant operations should not
be affected by inspections.
ASNO also conducts industry on-site outreach visits and seminars which focus on
compliance with Australian legislation and aim to better inform facility representatives
about the OPCW inspection process.
Facilities are selected for OPCW inspections in accordance with the provisions of the
Convention. Not all declared facilities are eligible for selection, as they must first meet
chemical activity thresholds (Annex 2).
ASNO usually receives one week’s notice of an
upcoming OPCW inspection, and immediately
informs the facility operator. ASNO
representatives provide advice and on-site
assistance with facility preparation. During
the inspection, ASNO officials act as an
intermediary between the OPCW inspection
team and the site representatives so as to
ensure Australia’s international treaty
obligations are met while also protecting the
rights of the facility and the confidentiality of
its information.
OPCW inspections are typically conducted by
2-3 inspectors from the OPCW's Technical
Secretariat, who are accompanied at all times
by ASNO officers and site representatives.
Inspections take 2-3 days, and commence
with a briefing on the facility’s operations,
followed by a site tour. OPCW inspectors then
inspect the declared plant and related infrastructure and examine relevant plant records
so as to verify the accuracy of declared information and the absence of undeclared
Schedule 1 chemicals. OPCW inspectors are chemical and chemical engineering
professionals drawn from a range of CWC member countries. They are employed fulltime by the OPCW and work under strict rules governing the protection of confidential
information.
The likelihood of an inspection and intensity of the inspection process depend on the
chemicals and activities involved. OPCW inspections at Schedule 1 facilities are the most
thorough, with the intensity decreasing through Schedule 2, Schedule 3 and DOC
facilities. Overall, ASNO has facilitated an average of four OPCW inspections a year since
the CWC entered into force in 1997. On each occasion, declared information was verified
and there have been no issues requiring further attention.
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The brochure Chemical Weapons Convention: Inspection Information for Producers of
Chemicals 2014 is a useful reference for facilities preparing for inspections, and is
available on request or from the ASNO website (www.dfat.gov.au/cwco).
INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN CWC-SCHEDULED CHEMICALS
Under the Customs Act 1901, Australia regulates both imports and exports of
CWC-Scheduled chemicals. This enables collection of data required by the OPCW, and
ensures that prohibited trade does
not occur.
Import Permits
Regulation 5J of the Customs
(Prohibited Imports) Regulations
1956 prohibits the import of CWCScheduled chemicals unless
permission is granted, in writing, by
the Minister for Foreign Affairs or an
authorised person. Permission to
import is given in the form of a
permit issued, on behalf of the
Minister, by ASNO. Import permit requirements are outlined in The Chemical Weapons
Convention: Guidelines for Importers and Exporters 2014 brochure, available on request
or from the ASNO website.
Separate permits are issued for the import of Schedule 1 and Schedule 2/3 chemicals.
Schedule 1 permits are valid for a single import, and applications must be received at
least 37 days before the shipment arrives. Schedule 2/3 permits are valid for multiple
shipments over the life of the permit (up to one year), and applications must be received
at least seven days in advance of the first shipment. Issue of permits is free of charge.
As a condition of export, some countries may request an end-user declaration stating
that the chemicals will be used for purposes not prohibited by the CWC and that they will
not be transferred to a third country. ASNO can assist with this request.
Export Permissions
Regulation 13E of the Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958 prohibits the
export of all CWC-Scheduled chemicals unless permission is granted, in writing, by the
Minister for Defence or by an authorised person. Permission to export is given in the
form of a permit or licence issued, on the Minister’s behalf, by the Defence Export Control
Office (DECO) in the Department of Defence. A permission issued by DECO is an
approval to export specified quantities of controlled chemicals to an approved consignee
at a particular destination.
Permissions for Schedule 1 chemicals are valid for a single export, and applications must
be received at least 37 days in advance. For export of Schedule 2/3 chemicals,
permission may be granted for either single or multiple shipments, as requested by the
applicant. Multi-shipment permissions are valid for up to two years. Routine applications
are generally processed within 15 working days. However, exports considered to be
sensitive are referred to the Standing Interdepartmental Committee on Defence Exports
(SIDCDE), with an assessment time of up to 35 working days. DECO will inform
applicants of the referral.
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Exporters should refer to the DECO website (http://www.defence.gov.au/deco) for more
information and for export-related forms. Inquiries may be made to DECO by phone
(1800 66 10 66) or email (DECO@defence.gov.au).
Other Chemicals Requiring Export Permissions
Australia regulates the export of a number of chemicals not listed in the three CWC
Schedules, which have potential for use as chemical weapons, as precursors in the
manufacture of chemical weapons, or in missile or nuclear programs (see Annex 2). This
arises from Australia’s active participation in export control regimes, listed below, which
restrict trade in materials with potential for use in weapons of mass destruction
programs. Exporters of these chemicals must obtain permission from DECO.
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The Australia Group (www.australiagroup.net) is an informal network of
countries seeking to harmonise their export controls on materials and equipment
that could be diverted into chemical and biological weapons programs. While
there is overlap between Australia Group-controlled chemicals and the three CWC
Schedules, a number of chemicals are listed only by the Australia Group.
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The Nuclear Suppliers Group (www.nuclearsuppliersgroup.org) aims to ensure
that trade in nuclear materials for peaceful purposes does not contribute to the
proliferation of nuclear weapons.
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The Wassenaar Arrangement (www.wassenaar.org/) promotes transparency
and responsibility in international transfers of conventional arms and dual use
goods and technologies, so as to support global security and stability.
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The Missile Technology Control Regime (www.mtcr.info/english/index.html)
is an informal group of countries seeking to coordinate national export controls
aimed at preventing the proliferation of missiles capable of delivering weapons of
mass destruction.
United Nations Security Council and Australian autonomous sanctions also restrict the
supply of proliferation-sensitive goods and military items to certain countries. For
information on sanctions and the countries to which they apply, see
http://www.dfat.gov.au/un/unsc_sanctions.
Using import/export classification codes
All goods entering or leaving Australia require classification using import tariff and export
commodity (AHECC) codes. These are based on the international Harmonized
Commodity Description and Coding System developed by the World Customs
Organisation and used to track the movement of internationally-traded goods. In
Australia, unique codes have been assigned to many of the CWC-Scheduled chemicals,
and these should be used where available. However, for Schedules 1 and 2, where whole
classes of chemicals are listed, codes have been assigned only to the most commonly
known or traded examples. For chemicals without a unique code, the general code
applying to that class should be used.
Import tariff and AHECC codes for CWC-Scheduled chemicals are provided in Annex 1
and on ASNO’s website, while AHECC codes for other controlled chemicals for export are
listed in Annex 2. More information about applying import tariff and AHECC codes can be
found in The Chemical Weapons Convention: Guidelines for Importers and Exporters of
Chemicals 2014 brochure.
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For more information on tariff classifications or AHECC codes, please contact the Customs
Information and Support Centre (CI&SC) by phone (1300 363 263) or email
(information@customs. gov.au), or visit the ACBPS website (www.customs.gov.au).
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SECURITY MEASURES
Facility and import permits require that ASNO be advised of security measures
implemented for non-proliferation and counter-terrorism purposes. It is in the national
interest to prevent diversion of chemicals that could be used for hostile purposes, and
importers/users of dangerous chemicals are expected to ensure their security. Permit
holders must:
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provide ASNO with a description of security measures in place for the physical
protection of stored CWC-Scheduled chemicals;
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immediately notify ASNO, the National Security Hotline (1800 123 400) and
other relevant authorities of any unexplained loss, theft or suspicious incidents
involving CWC-Scheduled chemicals;
ASNO also recommends adequate stock auditing; ensuring chemical sales are to bona
fide companies and not intended for purposes prohibited under the Chemical Weapons
(Prohibition) Act 1994; and adhering to relevant guidelines, such as the National Code of
Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern.
NON-COMPLIANCE
The Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act 1994 and the Customs Act 1901 enable Australia
to meet its obligations under the CWC, and therefore penalties apply for non-compliance.
Penalties may apply to:
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facility operators who produce or use CWC-Scheduled chemicals without a valid
permit;
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permit holders who contravene a permit condition, such as not meeting reporting
obligations, without a reasonable explanation;
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facility operators who fail to notify production of Discrete Organic Chemicals
(DOCs); and
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facility operators or traders who do not obtain an import or export permission for
international trade in CWC-Scheduled chemicals.
The Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act 1994 also prohibits activities connected to the
development, production and use of chemical weapons, including assisting anyone else
engaged in these activities, whether intentionally or not. Such offences are punishable
by life imprisonment.
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RESOURCES
Documents
Reference documents available via ASNO’s website (www.dfat.gov.au/cwco) include:
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Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office Annual Reports;
Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Act 1994;
Chemical Weapons (Prohibition) Regulations 1997;
Customs (Prohibited Exports) Regulations 1958 (13E);
Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 (5J);
The Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC);
The CWC: Information for Importers and Exporters of Chemicals 2014 brochure;
and
The CWC: Inspection Information for Producers and Users of Chemicals 2014
brochure.
Websites
Australian Government
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Australian Bureau of Statistics
Australian Customs and Border Protection
Service
Australian Safeguards and
Non-Proliferation Office (ASNO)
Chemicals of Security Concern
Commonwealth Government Legislation
Defence and Strategic Goods List (DSGL)
Defence Export Control Office (DECO)
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade:
Non-Proliferation, Arms Control and
Disarmament
Sanctions
www.abs.gov.au
www.customs.gov.au
www.dfat.gov.au/cwco
www.chemicalsecurity.gov.au
www.comlaw.gov.au
www.defence.gov.au/deco/DSGL.asp
www.defence.gov.au/deco
www.dfat.gov.au/security
www.dfat.gov.au/un/unsc_sanctions
International organisations, regimes and treaties
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The Australia Group
The Missile Technology Control Regime
The Nuclear Suppliers Group
The Organisation for the Prohibition of
Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
The Wassenaar Arrangement
(see Category 1 control list)
www.australiagroup.net
www.mtcr.info/english/index.html
www.nuclearsuppliersgroup.org
www.opcw.org
www.wassenaar.org
Other useful links
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Chemical Business Checklist
Chemical Information Gateway
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CWC Implementation Assistance
Programme
OPCW e-Learning Modules
OPCW Scheduled Chemicals
Database
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www.industry.gov.au/ChemicalsChecklist
apps5a.ris.environment.gov.au/pubgate/
cig_public/!CIGPPUBLIC.pStart?category_id=7
iap.cwc.gov
www.opcw.org/opcw-e-learning
https://apps.opcw.org/CAS/chemicals.aspx
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GLOSSARY
ACBPS
Australian Customs and Border Protection Service2
AHECC
Australian Harmonized Export Commodity Classification
ASNO
The Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office, Australia’s
CWC National Authority within the Department of Foreign Affairs
and Trade
CAS Number
Chemical Abstracts Service registry number
Consumption
Conversion of one chemical into another through a chemical
reaction.
CWC
Chemical Weapons Convention – common name for the
Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production,
Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction
DECO
The Defence Export Control Office, within the Department of
Defence
DFAT
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
DOC
A Discrete Organic Chemical is defined as any discrete compound
of carbon except for its oxides, sulfides and metal carbonates.
Producers of DOCs above certain threshold levels are subject to a
notification scheme. Certain facilities are exempt from reporting
requirements – those that produce polymers with no single
structural formula, those that exclusively produce hydrocarbons or
explosives, as well as breweries, distilleries and wineries.
OPCW
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
Processing
A physical process, including formulation, extraction or
purification, in which the chemical is not converted to another
chemical. Processing does not include packaging or distributing
the chemical.
Production
Formation of a chemical through a chemical reaction, including as
an intermediate in a reaction sequence (but only where the
intermediate can be isolated). Production of the Schedule 1
chemicals saxitoxin and ricin also includes extraction and
purification from natural sources. All production of chemicals
above required threshold quantities should be reported, including
where produced only as intermediates and irrespective of whether
or not they are isolated and/or sold commercially.
PSF-DOC
Discrete organic chemical containing one or more of the elements
of phosphorus, sulphur or fluorine.
From 1 July 2015, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service and the Department of
Immigration and Border Protection will be consolidated into a single Department of Immigration
and Border Protection.
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ANNEX 1
CWC-Scheduled Chemicals
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A GUIDE FOR INDUSTRY
PRODUCING, USING OR TRADING
CHEMICALS 2014
Annex 1
Some common names are shown in italics following the chemical name.
Chemical name
CAS
number
A.
Toxic chemicals
1.1
O-Alkyl (< C10, including cycloalkyl) alkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or
i-Pr) phosphonofluoridates. eg:
 Sarin: O-Isopropyl methylphosphonofluoridate
 Soman: O-Pinacolyl methylphosphonofluoridate
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
O-Alkyl (< C10, including cycloalkyl) N,N-dialkyl (Me, Et,
n-Pr or i-Pr)-phosphoramidocyanidates. eg:
 Tabun: O-Ethyl N,N-dimethyl phosphoramidocyanidate
O-Alkyl (H or < C10, including cycloalkyl) S-2-dialkyl
(Me,Et, n-Pr or i-Pr)-aminoethyl alkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr)
phosphonothiolates and corresponding alkylated and
protonated salts. eg:
 VX: O-Ethyl S-[2 (diisopropylamino)ethyl]methyl
phosphonothiolate
Sulfur mustards:
 2-Chloroethylchloromethylsulfide
 Bis(2-chloroethyl)sulphide (mustard gas (H))
 Bis(2-chloroethylthio)methane
 1,2-Bis(2-chloroethylthio)ethane (sesquimustard)
 1,3-Bis(2-chloroethylthio)-n-propane
 1,4-Bis(2-chloroethylthio)-n-butane
 1,5-Bis(2-chloroethylthio)-n-pentane
 Bis(2-chloroethylthiomethyl)ether
 Bis(2-chloroethylthioethyl)ether (O-mustard (T))
Lewisites:
 Lewisite 1: 2-Chlorovinyldichloroarsine
 Lewisite 2: Bis(2-chlorovinyl)chloroarsine
 Lewisite 3: Tris(2-chlorovinyl)arsine
Nitrogen mustards:
 HN1: Bis(2-chloroethyl)ethylamine
 HN2: Bis(2-chloroethyl)methylamine (mustine)
 HN3: Tris(2-chloroethyl)amine (trimustine)
1.7
Saxitoxin
1.8
Ricin
B.
Precursors
1.9
Alkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) phosphonyl difluorides. eg:
 Methylphosphonyl difluoride (DF)
 Ethylphosphonyl difluoride
1.10
1.11
O-Alkyl (H or < C10, incl. cycloalkyl) O-2-dialkyl (Me, Et,
n-Pr or i-Pr)-aminoethyl alkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr)
phosphonites and corresponding alkylated and protonated
salts. eg:
 QL: O-ethyl O-[2(diisopropylamino)ethyl]methylphosphonite
Chlorosarin: O-Isopropyl methylphosphonochloridate
17
Import
tariff code
AHECC
code
2931.90.90.14
2931.90.13
107–44–8
2931.90.90.11
2931.90.11
96–64–0
2931.90.90.12
2931.90.12
2931.90.90.22
2931.90.23
2931.90.90.21
2931.90.22
2930.90.00.37
2930.90.19
50782–69–9
2930.90.00.36
2930.90.11
2625–76–5
2930.90.00.49
2930.90.20
505–60–2
2930.90.00.45
2930.90.21
63869–13–6
2930.90.00.51
2930.90.22
77–81–6
3563–36–8
2930.90.00.52
2930.90.23
63905–10–2
2930.90.00.53
2930.90.24
142868–93–7
2930.90.00.54
2930.90.25
142868–94–8
2930.90.00.55
2930.90.26
63918–90–1
2930.90.00.56
2930.90.27
63918–89–8
2930.90.00.57
2930.90.28
541–25–3
2931.90.90.23
2931.90.24
40334–69–8
2931.90.90.24
2931.90.25
40334–70–1
2931.90.90.25
2931.90.26
538–07–8
2921.19.00.33
2921.19.11
51–75–2
2921.19.00.34
2921.19.12
555–77–1
2921.19.00.35
2921.19.13
35523–89–8
3002.90.00.10
3002.90.20
9009–86–3
3002.90.00.11
3002.90.30
2931.90.90.33
2931.90.34
676–99–3
2931.90.90.31
2931.90.32
753–98–0
2931.90.90.32
2931.90.33
2931.90.90.42
2931.90.42
57856–11–8
2931.90.90.41
2931.90.41
1445–76–7
2931.90.90.43
2931.90.43
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1.12
Annex 1
Chlorosoman: O-Pinacolyl methylphosphonochloridate
18
7040–57–5
2931.90.90.44
2931.90.44
Annex 1
CWC SCHEDULE 2 CHEMICALS
Some trade names, and commercial products containing Schedule 2 chemicals, are shown in italics following the
chemical name and also listed at the end of this section. Commonly-traded chemicals are shown in blue text.
CAS
number
Chemical name
A.
Toxic Chemicals
2.1
Amiton: O,O-Diethyl S-[2-(diethylamino)ethyl]
phosphorothiolate and corresponding alkylated and
protonated salts.
2.2
PFIB: 1,1,3,3,3-pentafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)-1-propene
2.3
BZ: 3-Quinuclidinyl benzilate
B.
Precursors
2.4
Chemicals, except for those listed in Schedule 1,
containing a phosphorus atom to which is bonded one
methyl, ethyl or propyl (normal or iso) group
Import tariff
code
AHECC
code
78–53–5
2930.90.00.58
2930.90.29
382–21–8
2903.39.00.33
2903.39.05
6581–06–2
2933.39.00.61
2933.39.20
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Ethylphosphonic dichloride
1066–50–8
2931.90.90.53
2931.90.53

Methyl methylphosphonate
1066–53–1
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Diisopropyl ethylphosphonate
1067–69–2
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

2-Ethylhexyl methylphosphonate
13688–82–9
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Diisopropyl methylphosphonate
1445–75–6
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

O-Ethyl ethylphosphonothionochloridate
1497–68–3
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Ethylphosphonous dichloride
1498–40–4
2931.90.90.52
2931.90.52

Isopropylphosphonic dichloride
1498–46–0
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Isopropylphosphonothioic dichloride
1498–60–8
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Diethyl isopropylphosphonate

Diethyl methylphosphonite

Mixture of CAS 41203–81–0
and CAS 42595–45–9
 Component of certain flame retardants, e.g:
Amgard® CU, AntiblazeTM CU, Pekoflam PES CN
Liquid concentrate, FR-300
1538–69–8
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74
15715–41–0
2931.90.90.54
2931.90.54
170836–68–7
3809.91.00.46
3809.91.01
3809.91.00.46
3809.91.01

Methyl(triphenoxy)phosphonium iodide
17579–99–6
2931.90.90.79
2931.90.90

O-Ethyl methylphosphonothiolate
18005–40–8
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Ethyl methylphosphonate
1832–53–7
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Isopropyl methylphosphonate
1832–54–8
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Dimethyl propylphosphonate
18755–43–6
2931.90.90.72
2931.90.72

Diethyl propylphosphonate
18812–51–6
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Diisopropyl propylphosphonate
18812–55–0
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Cyclohexyl methylphosphonate
1932–60–1
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Ethyl S-sodium methylphosphonothiolate
22307–81–9
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

O-Ethyl S-ethyl methylphosphonothiolate
2511–10–6
2930.90.00.65
2930.90.95

Methylphosphonic bis(dimethylamide)
2511–17–3
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Isopropylphosphonous dichloride
25235–15–8
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Propylphosphonothioic dichloride
2524–01–8
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Bis(2-chloroethyl) methylphosphonate

Ammonium hydrogen methylphosphonate

Diisopropyl isopropylphosphonate

(5-ethyl-2-methyl-2-oxido-1,3,2-dioxaphosphinan5-yl) methyl methyl methylphosphonate
19
2799–58–8
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74
34255–87–3
2931.90.90.65
2931.90.65
3759–39–5
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74
41203–81–0
2931.90.90.70
2931.90.70
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CWC SCHEDULE 2 CHEMICALS

Methylphosphinic acid

Bis[(5-Ethyl-2-methyl-2-oxido-1,3,2dioxaphosphinan-5-yl) methyl] methylphosphonate

Ethylphosphonous difluoride

4206–94–4
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74
42595–45–9
2931.90.90.71
2931.90.71
430–78–4
2931.90.90.57
2931.90.57
Propylphosphonic acid
4672–38–2
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Propylphosphonic dichloride
4708–04–7
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Pinacolyl methylphosphonate
616–52–4
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Dimethyl ethylphosphonate
6163–75–3
2931.90.90.55
2931.90.55

Butyl methylphosphinate
6172–80–1
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Methylphosphonous dichloride
676–83–5
2931.90.90.67
2931.90.67

Methylphosphonic dichloride
676–97–1
2931.90.90.51
2931.90.51

Methylphosphonothioic dichloride
676–98–2
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Ethylphosphonic acid
6779–09–5
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Bis[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl] methylphosphonate
67812–18–4
2931.90.90.68
2931.90.68

Methyl 3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl methylphosphonate
67812–17–3
2931.90.90.64
2931.90.64

Diethyl methylphosphonate
683–08–9
2931.90.90.56
2931.90.56

2,4,6-Tripropyl-1,3,5,2,4,6-trioxatriphosphinane 2,4,6trioxide
68957–94–8
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

O,O-Diethyl methylphosphonothionate
6996–81–2
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

N,N,N-trimethyl-3-[(1-oxo-9octadecenyl)amino]methyl methylphosphonate propan1-aminium"
70055–71–9
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Dicyclohexyl methylphosphonate
7040 53 1
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Dipinacolyl methylphosphonate
7040–58–6
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Dimethyl methylphosphonate, polymer with
phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) and ethylene oxide
70715–06–9
2931.90.90.73
2931.90.73

Dipropyldiphosphonic acid
71760–04–8
2931.90.90.78
2931.90.74

Sodium methyl methylphosphonate
73750–69–3
2931.90.90.66
2931.90.66

Methylphosphonous difluoride
753–59–3
2931.90.90.58
2931.90.58

Dimethyl methylphosphonate

Diphenyl methylphosphonate

Diethyl ethylphosphonate
 Trade names (flame retardants) include:
AntiblazeTM V490, Antiblaze 75, Amgard V 490,
Levagard AC 4048, Aflammit PLF 822 and DEEP


2931.90.90.61
2931.90.61
2931.90.90.62
2931.90.62
78–38–6
2931.90.90.59
2931.90.59
2931.90.90.59
2931.90.59
2931.90.90.69
2931.90.69
3809.91.00.46
3809.91.01
2931.90.90.63
2931.90.63
3820.00.00.32
3820.00.00
Mixture: 50% Methylphosphonic acid / 50%
(Aminoiminomethyl)urea
 Component of certain flame retardants, e.g:
Flammentin MSG and Flovan CGN
84402–58–4
Sodium 3-(trihydroxysilyl)propyl
methylphosphonate
 Component of Q1-6083 Antifreeze Additive
84962–98–1

Methylphosphonic acid
993–13–5
2931.90.90.60
2931.90.60

Ethylphosphonothioic dichloride
993–43–1
2930.90.00.43
2930.90.91
944–22–9
2930.90.00.61
2930.90.41
2929.90.00.41
2929.90.19
2929.90.00.40
2929.90.10
Exemption: Fonofos: O-Ethyl S-phenylethylphosphonothiolothionate
2.5
756–79–6
7526–26–3
N,N-Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) phosphoramidic
dihalides. eg:

N,N-Dimethylphosphoramidic dichloride
677–43–0
20
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CWC SCHEDULE 2 CHEMICALS
2.6
Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) N,N-dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or
i-Pr)-phosphoramidates. eg:
Diethyl N,N-Dimethylphosphoramidate
2404–03–7
2929.90.00.51
2929.90.20

Dimethyl N,N-diethylphosphoramidate
65659–19–0
2929.90.00.52
2929.90.29

Dimethyl N,N-dimethylphosphoramidate
597–07–9
2929.90.00.52
2929.90.29
7784–34–1
2812.10.00.35
2812.10.10
76–93–7
2918.19.00.35
2918.19.10
1619–34–7
2933.39.00.62
2933.39.30
2921.19.00.44
2921.19.27
869–24–9
2921.19.00.38
2921.19.21
Arsenic trichloride
2.8
2,2-Diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid
2.9
3-Quinuclidinol
2.10
N,N-Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) aminoethyl-2-chlorides
and corresponding protonated salts. eg:

2-(N,N-Diethylamino)ethylchloride hydrochloride

2-(N,N-Diethylamino)ethylchloride"

2-( N,N-Diisopropylamino)ethylchloride hydrochloride

2-(N,N-Diisopropylamino)ethylchloride

2-(N,N-Dimethylamino)ethylchloride hydrochloride

2-(N,N-Dimethylamino)ethylchloride
2.13
2921.19.00.39
2921.19.22
2921.19.00.40
2921.19.23
96–79–7
2921.19.00.42
2921.19.24
4584–46–7
2921.19.00.44
2921.19.27
107–99–3
2921.19.00.44
2921.19.27
2922.19.00.47
2922.19.19
96–80–0
2922.19.00.46
2922.19.10

N,N-Dimethylethanolamine (DMAE) and
corresponding protonated salts
108–01–0
2922.19.00.40
2922.19.00.47
2922.19.11
2922.19.19

N,N-Diethylethanolamine (DEEA) and
corresponding protonated salts
100–37–8
2922.19.00.41
2922.19.00.47
2922.19.12
2922.19.19
2930.90.00.47
2930.90.37
100–38–9
2930.90.00.47
2930.90.37
1942–52–5
2930.90.00.47
2930.90.37
N,N-Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) aminoethane-2-thiols
and corresponding protonated salts. eg:

2-(N, N-Diethylamino)ethanethiol"

2-(N,N-Diethylamino)ethanethiol hydrochloride

2-(N,N-Dimethylamino)ethanethiol hydrochloride
13242–44–9
2930.90.00.40
2930.90.31

2-(N,N-Diisopropylamino)ethanethiol hydrochloride
41480–75–5
2930.90.00.41
2930.90.32

2-(N, N-Diisopropylamino)ethanethiol
5842–07–9
2930.90.00.44
2930.90.34
111–48–8
2930.90.00.60
2930.90.40
464–07–3
2905.19.90.52
2905.19.10
Thiodiglycol

2.14
100–35–6
4261–68–1
N,N-Dialkyl (Me, Et, n-Pr or i-Pr) aminoethane-2-ols and
corresponding protonated salts. eg:
 2-(N, N-Diisopropylamino)ethanol
Exemptions:
2.12
2929.90.29

2.7
2.11
2929.90.00.52
Trade name: Glyezin A
3,3-Dimethyl-2-butanol
21
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CWC SCHEDULE 2 CHEMICALS
TRADE NAMES AND MIXTURES CONTAINING SCHEDULE 2 CHEMICALS
Product
Glyezin A (trade name)
Q1-6083 Antifreeze Additive
Flame retardants including Flammentin
MSG and Flovan CGN
Import tariff
code
AHECC
code
2930.90.00.60
2930.90.40
3-(Trihydroxysilyl)propyl
methylphosphonate, monosodium salt
(CAS 84962-98-1)
3820.00.00.32
3820.00.00
Mixture of 50% Methylphosphonic
acid and 50% (Aminoiminomethyl)urea
(CAS 84402–58–4)
3809.91.00.46
3809.91.01
3809.91.00.46
3809.91.01
2931.90.90.59
2931.90.59
Contains S2 chemical(s)
Thiodiglycol
(CAS 111–48–8)
(5-ethyl-2-methyl-2-oxido-1,3,2dioxaphosphinan-5-yl)methyl methyl
methylphosphonate (CAS 41203-81-0)
Flame retardants including Amgard®
CU, AntiblazeTM CU, FR-300 and
Pekoflam PES CN Liquid concentrate
and
Bis[(5-Ethyl-2-methyl-2-oxido-1,3,2dioxaphosphinan-5-yl)methyl]
methylphosphonate (CAS 42595-45-9)
(CAS 170836-68-7)
Flame retardants including AntiblazeTM
V490, Antiblaze 75, Amgard V 490,
Levagard AC 4048, Aflammit PLF 822
and DEEP (trade names)
Diethyl ethylphosphonate
(CAS 78-38-6)
22
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CWC SCHEDULE 3 CHEMICALS
Some trade names, and commercial products containing Schedule 3 chemicals, are shown in italics following the
chemical name and also listed at the end of this section. Commonly traded chemicals are shown in blue text.
Chemical name
CAS
number
Import tariff
code
AHECC
code
75–44–5
2812.10.00.36
2812.10.12
506–77–4
2853.00.00.30
2853.00.05
A.
Toxic chemicals
3.1
Carbonyl dichloride (Phosgene)
3.2
Cyanogen chloride
3.3
Hydrogen cyanide (Prussic acid)
74–90–8
2811.19.00.38
2811.19.10
3.4
Trichloronitromethane (Chloropicrin)
76–06–2
2904.90.00.67
2904.90.10
3808.99.00.90
3808.99.38
 Component of soil fumigant Agrocelhone
B.
Precursors
3.5
Phosphorus oxychloride
10025–87–3
2812.10.00.37
2812.10.14
3.6
Phosphorus trichloride
7719–12–2
2812.10.00.38
2812.10.16
3.7
Phosphorus pentachloride
10026–13–8
2812.10.00.39
2812.10.18
3.8
Trimethyl phosphite
121–45–9
2920.90.00.51
2920.90.10
3.9
Triethyl phosphite
122–52–1
2920.90.00.52
2920.90.20
3.10
Dimethyl phosphite
868–85–9
2920.90.00.53
2920.90.30
3.11
Diethyl phosphite
762–04–9
2920.90.00.54
2920.90.40
3.12
Sulfur monochloride
10025–67–9
2812.10.00.40
2812.10.20
3.13
Sulfur dichloride
10545–99–0
2812.10.00.41
2812.10.22
3.14
Thionyl chloride
7719–09–7
2812.10.00.42
2812.10.24
3.15
Ethyldiethanolamine
139–87–7
2922.19.00.43
2922.19.21
3.16
Methyldiethanolamine (MDEA)
105–59–9
2922.19.00.44
2922.19.22
3814.00.00.40
3814.00.90
3824.90.90.62
3824.90.91
2922.13.00.38
2922.13.10
2922.13.00.38
2922.13.10
3824.90.90.62
3824.90.91
3824.90.90.62
3824.90.91
 Component of some gas scrubbers including Ucarsol
solvents and Jefftreat MP Solvent
 OASE enriched, OASE purple, OASE white
3.17
Triethanolamine (TEA)



102–71–6
Component of TEA 99 Low Freeze Grade (LFG) 85
Component of embalming fluids Plasma Flo and Free
Flo
Component of epoxy-curing promoter Accelerator 399
TRADENAMES AND MIXTURES CONTAINING SCHEDULE 3 CHEMICALS
Product
Soil fumigant Agrocelhone
Gas scrubbers including Ucarsol Solvents and Jefftreat MP
Solvent
Contains S3
chemical
Import tariff
code
AHECC
code
chloropicrin
(CAS 76–06–2)
3808.99.00.90
3808.99.38
3814.00.00.40
3814.00.90
3824.90.90.62
3824.90.91
2922.13.00.38
2922.13.10
3824.90.90.62
3824.90.91
methyldiethanolamine
(CAS 105-59-9)
OASE enriched, OASE purple, OASE white
TEA 99 Low Freeze Grade (LFG) 85
Embalming fluids Plasma Flo, Free Flo (Frigid Fluid Co)
Epoxy curing promoter Accelerator 399 (Huntsman)
23
Triethanolamine
(CAS 102-71-6)
Annex 1
OTHER CONTROLLED CHEMICALS
ANNEX 2
Other Chemicals Requiring Export Permissions
24
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Annex 2
OTHER CHEMICALS REQUIRING EXPORT PERMISSIONS
Chemical name
Diethylaminoethanol
Dinitrogen pentoxide
Mixed oxides of nitrogen (NO)
Dinitrogen tetroxide
Dinitrogen trioxide
2-Chloroethanol
Diisopropylamine
Triisopropyl phosphite
Hafnium dioxide
Plutonium dioxide
Cyclonite
Dimethylamine
U8Beryllium monoxide
Sodium sulfide
Thorium dioxide
Zirconium dioxide
Phosphorus pentasulfide
Sodium bifluoride
Ammonium bifluoride
Uranium dioxide
Uranium trioxide
Triuranium octoxide
Ammonium dinitramide
Sodium cyanide
Potassium cyanide
Sodium hexafluorosilicate
Hexanitrostilbene
O,O-Diethyl phosphorothioate
Polybutadiene acrylic acid acrylonitrile
Dibenz-(b,f)-1,4-oxazephine
Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine
CAS
number
AHECC
code
100–37–8
2922.19.12
AG 49
10102–03–1
2811.29.92
MTCR 4.C.4
10102–43–9
2811.29.92
MTCR 4.C.4
10544–72–6
2811.29.92
MCTR 4.C.4
10544–73–7
2811.29.92
MTCR 4.C.4
107–07–3
2905.59.20
AG 15
108–18–9
2921.19.26
AG 48
116–17–6
2920.90.90
AG 58
12055–23–1
2825.90.90
NSG DU 2.C.8
12059–95–9
2844.20.00
NSG TL 1.2
121–82–4
2933.69.00
124–40–3
2921.11.15
MTCR 4.C.4
NSG DU 6.C.1
AG 16
1304–56–9
2825.90.90
NSG DU 2.C.2
1313–82–2
2830.10.05
AG 50
1314–20–1
2844.30.00
NSG TL 1.2
1314–23–4
2825.60.00
NSG DU 2.C.15
1314–80–3
2813.90.15
AG47
1333–83–1
2826.19.12
AG 43
1341–49–7
2826.19.10
AG 42
1344–57–6
2844.10.00
NSG TL 1.2
1344–58–7
2844.10.00
NSG TL 1.2
1344–59–8
2844.10.00
NSG TL 1.2
140456–78–6
2842.90.92
MTCR 4.C.4
143–33–9
2837.11.01
AG 45
151–50–8
2837.19.45
AG 40
16893–85–9
2826.90.92
AG 62
20062–22–0
2904.20.00
NSG DU 6.C.1
2465–65–8
2920.19.09
AG 60
25067–26–9
O-Chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile
O,O-Diethyl phosphorodithioate
Hydrazine
Triaminotrinitrobenzene
3-Hydroxy-1-methylpiperidine
3-Quinuclidone
Dimethylamine hydrochloride
2-Chloro-1-phenylethanone (Chloroacetophenone)
Dimethyl hydrazine (unsymmetrical)
Unsymmetrical dimethylhydrazine
Bromobenzylcyanide
Monomethylhydrazine
Triethanolamine hydrochloride
Carboxyl terminated polybutadiene
Hydroxyl terminated polybutadiene
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Export
regime*
MTCR 4.C.5
257–07–8
2934.99.05
W
2691–41–0
2933.99.00
2698–41–1
2926.90.21
MTCR 4.C.4
NSG DU 6.C.1
W
298–06–6
2920.19.09
AG 61
302–01–2
2825.10.00
MTCR 4.C.2
3058–38–6
2921.59.00
NSG DU 6.C.1
3554–74–3
2933.39.40
AG 10
3731–38–2
2933.39.35
AG 37
506–59–2
2921.11.18
AG 20
532–27–4
2914.70.15
W
57–14–7
2928.00.00
MTCR 4.C.2
57–14–7
2928.00.00
MTCR 4.C.2
5798–79–8
2926.90.25
W
60–34–4
2928.00.00
MTCR 4.C.2
637–39–8
2922.13.15
AG 53
68441–48–5
MTCR 4.C.5
69102–90–5
MTCR 4.C.5
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Annex 2
OTHER CHEMICALS REQUIRING EXPORT PERMISSIONS
CAS
number
Chemical name
7429–90–5
Aluminium powder (spherical)
Spherical aluminium powder (with a particle size of 60
mm or less manufactured from material with an Al
content of 99% or more).
Magnesium powder (with a particle size of less than 60
mm whether spherical, atomised, spheroidal, flaked or
ground, manufactured from material consisting of 99% or
more magnesium).
Beryllium powder
Boron powder (85% or higher purity and a particle size
of 60 mm or less).
Zirconium powder (with a particle size of less than 60
mm whether spherical, atomised, speroidal, flaked or
ground, manufactured from material consisting of 99% or
more of zirconium)
Pinacolone
Hydrogen fluoride
Sodium fluoride
Methyl benzilate
Deuterium
Uranium hexafluoride
Deuterium oxide
Potassium fluoride
Potassium bifluoride
Chlorine trifluoride
NSG DU 2.C.6
Ammonium perchlorate
NSG DU 2.C.6
Oxalyl chloride
Inhibited red fuming nitric acid (Note: non-inhibited
fuming nitric acid is not controlled)
2,4,5-Trichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4,5-T)
2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (free acid) (2,4-D)
Butyl 2-chloro-4-fluorophenoxyacetate (LNF)
7429–90–5
Australia Group
Missile Technology Control Regime
Nuclear Suppliers Group
Wassenaar Arrangement
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Export
regime*
MTCR 4.C.2
7603.10.00
7439–95–4
*Key for Export Control Regimes (see page 11)
AG
MTCR
NSG
W
AHECC
code
MTCR 4.C.2
MTCR 4.C.2
7440–41–7
8112.12.00
MTCR 4.C.2
7440–42–8
2804.50.00
MTCR 4.C.2
7440–67–7
8109.20.00
MTCR 4.C.2
75–97–8
2914.19.45
AG 39
7664–39–3
2811.11.00
AG 24
7681–49–4
2826.19.11
AG 44
76–89–1
2918.19.15
AG 25
7782–39–0
2845.90.00
NSG TL 2.2.1
7783–81–5
2844.10.00
NSG TL 1.2
7789–20–0
2845.10.00
NSG TL 2.2.1
7789–23–3
2826.19.25
AG 14
7789–29–9
2826.19.28
AG 41
7790–91–2
2812.10.90
MTCR 4.C.4
7790–98–9
2829.90.00
MTCR 4.C.4
79–37–8
2917.19.10
AG 59
8007–58–7
2808.00.00
MTCR 4.C.4
93–76–5
2918.91.05
W
94–75–7
2918.99.00
W
2918.19.16
W
OTHER CONTROLLED CHEMICALS
ANNEX 3
Summary of Obligations
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Annex 2
Annex 3
SUMMARY OF OBLIGATIONS
Schedule 1 chemicals
100g or less per year
PRODUCTION
Permit required*
More than 100g per year
PROCESSING
CONSUMPTION
STORAGE
TRANSFERS
All trade with CWC
non-member countries
is prohibited
100g or less per year
No permit required
More than 100g per year
Permit required**
IMPORT/EXPORT**
Individual permit
required for each
import/export
Note: Diagram applies to activities involving Schedule 1 chemicals for research, medical and
pharmaceutical purposes only. Different requirements apply to production of Schedule 1
chemicals for protective purposes.
Schedule 2 chemicals
1 tonne or less per year
PRODUCTION
PROCESSING
CONSUMPTION
No permit required.
ASNO may request
annual reporting
More than 1 tonne per year
if concentration is 30% or more
\
Permit required*
More than 10 tonnes per year
if concentration is 30% or more
All trade with CWC
non-member countries
is prohibited
IMPORT
Permit from ASNO
required***
if concentration 10% or more
TRADE
if concentration 10% or more
EXPORT**
Permission from DECO
required* if concentration
over 30%
Note: Diagram applies to activities involving Schedule 2B chemicals only. Different requirements
apply to Schedule 2A chemicals, which are not produced commercially in Australia.
Refer to the glossary on page 13 for explanation of activities (eg production) and key on page 27.
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Annex 3
SUMMARY OF OBLIGATIONS
Schedule 3 chemicals
30 tonnes or less per year
No permit required
More than 30 tonnes per year
PRODUCTION
if concentration over 30%
Permit required*
More than 200 tonnes per year
if concentration over 30%
PROCESSING
CONSUMPTION
No permit required
IMPORT
Permit from ASNO required***
if concentration 10% or more
TRADE
EXPORT**
Permission from DECO required*
if concentration over 30%
Discrete organic chemicals
200 tonnes1 or less of DOCs per year
30 tonnes2 or less of a PSF-DOC per year
More than 30 tonnes2
per year of a PSF-DOC
PRODUCTION
More than 200 tonnes1
per year of all DOCs
PROCESSING
CONSUMPTION
Notification not required
IMPORT/EXPORT
Import permit from ASNO not required
Other trade regulations may apply to exports
Note:
1 Quantity
2 Quantity
KEY
*
**
***
Notification
not required
Annual
notification
required
threshold is an aggregate of all DOC production.
threshold is based on individual chemical production.
Facilities are subject to occasional ASNO Inspections
Facilities are subject to occasional OPCW and ASNO inspections
Permit conditions require reporting twice yearly
Export permission for CWC-Scheduled chemicals may require an end-user certificate
Permit conditions require annual reporting
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Published by the Australian Safeguards and Non-Proliferation Office (ASNO) within the Department
of Foreign Affairs and Trade, this document contains information that may assist Australian industry
producing, using or trading chemicals. Copies are available free-of-charge from ASNO and
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While every care has been taken in ensuring the accuracy of the information provided, the
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, its officers, employees and agents, accept no liability for
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This publication is intended to provide general information only and before entering into any
particular transaction, users should rely on their own enquiries, skill and care in using the information
and seek independent advice particularly in relation to tariff classification and AHECC codes.
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